The Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child 2025 is a welfare initiative launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. This scheme aims to support single girl children in their pursuit of education by offering financial assistance to those studying in Class 11 or 12. It promotes gender equality, educational continuity, and empowerment for young girls across the state.
Key Highlights
• State: Madhya Pradesh
• Launched by: School Education Department, Govt of MP
• Target Group: Single girl children (only daughters of parents)
• Eligible Classes: Class 11 and Class 12
• Scholarship Amount: ₹5,000 per year
• Tuition Fee Condition: Must be less than ₹1,500/month
• Mode of Application: Offline (via school principal)
• Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank account
Benefits
• ₹5,000 per year scholarship for eligible girl students
• The amount is credited directly to the student’s bank account
• Supports education continuity during higher secondary classes (Class 11 & 12)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scheme, the applicant must:
• Be a girl student and the only child of her parents
• Be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh
• Have passed Class 10 with at least 60% marks (under MP Board)
• Be studying in Class 11 or 12 at a recognized private school
• Ensure the school’s monthly tuition fee is below ₹1,500
• Have passed the previous class
Verification for Single Girl Child:
- If parents are government employees, Submit a certificate from the head of the office or an attested copy of the family list from the ration card
- If parents are not government employees: Submit an affidavit from a notary or an attested copy of the ration card
Exclusions
• Students are not the only children of their parents
• Those with monthly school tuition fees above ₹1,500
• Students from government schools (only private schools are eligible under this scheme)
• Students scoring less than 60% in Class 10 exams
Application Process (Offline via School)
- Eligible girl students must contact the Principal of their school
- Submit all the required documents to the school for verification
- School authorities will enter the student’s profile on the official MP Shiksha Portal: https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in
- Upon approval, the scholarship will be disbursed directly to the student’s bank account
Documents Required
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar card
• Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate
• Single child certificate/affidavit/ration card
• Class 10/11 marksheet
• Ration card copy
• Samagra ID
• Bank passbook copy
• Any additional documents as requested by the school
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The applicant must be the only girl child of her parents, a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, and have scored at least 60% marks in the 10th examination under the Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Board. - How much is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship amount is ₹5,000 per year. - How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship amount is deposited directly into the student’s bank account. - Can students from any school apply for the scholarship?
No, the student must be studying in Class 11 or 12 at a recognized private school. - What is the maximum monthly tuition fee allowed for eligibility?
The school tuition fees should be less than ₹1,500 per month. - What is the required percentage of marks in the 10th examination?
The student must have scored 60% or more marks in the 10th class examination. - Can students from government schools apply for the scholarship?
No, the scheme is specifically for students studying in recognized private schools. - How can eligible students apply for the scholarship?
Eligible students should contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions for application details. - How often is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship is disbursed annually.